High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

Studio Art FNIP 11-12 f 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Completion of Art 2 with a B or better, and demonstrated ability for self-directed learning and work habits (must have
instructor’s approval for enrollment).
Art Studio is designed for the self-directed advanced student. This course provides an opportunity for self-directed in-depth study. The
student, with instructor advisement, defines and clarifies course parameters and learning objectives. The student is required to exhibit
at least a one-week display of his/her artwork in June. Course is designed to prepare the student for Advanced Placement Studio Art.
Students are encouraged to provide personal materials for special types of study (as in stretched canvases, etc.).
Studio Art AP FNIH 11-12 f 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Completion of Art 1 and 2 with a B or better and teacher’s approval.
The Advanced Placement program in Studio Art enables highly motivated students to perform at the college level while still in high
school. Students spend the year developing their portfolio in and outside of class. This portfolio is viewed as the culminating
experience in a student’s secondary school visual arts training. It serves as a performance-based exam offered by the College Board.
They will have the ultimate decision on whether or not college credit is received. A lab donation will be requested per semester.
Students who seek AP credit will be required to pay an application fee for the test.
Drawing 1 ZDAG 9-12 5 units/semester
This course will develop student drawing techniques through a variety of media: pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastels. Projects will
include portraiture, still life, and landscapes. This course is repeatable for credit. A lab donation will be requested per semester.
Drawing 2 ZDBG 9-12 5 units/semester
10 units/year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Drawing 1 or portfolio submission to instructor.
This course will continue to develop and refine drawing techniques introduced in Drawing 1. Projects will include portraiture, still life,
and landscapes. This course is repeatable for credit. A lab donation will be requested per semester.
3-Dimensional Art FWFP 10-12 g 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Wood 1.
Furniture styles and cultures are depicted through individual projects, and students learn how the finished wood product reflects the
values and needs of the culture. Course content includes the history of cabinetry, furniture and wood sculpture, the art of furniture
design, the use of woodworking tools and machines, and the role of culture and values upon the art form. Enables students to enrich
and enhance the contours, surfaces, strength, fitness, harmony, and proportion of parts in woodworking projects; creativity of
individual design is the emphasis.
Digital Imaging 1 FPDP 10-12 f 10 units/year
Digital Imaging is a largely project-based class. Instruction focuses on both the fine arts and the applied arts (mainly graphic design);
topics covered include, but are not limited to: the elements and principles of design, basic rules of composition, photo-editing, the
design process, art history, basic advertising, typography, and illustration. Students create artwork and design pieces using software
programs that are the industry standards for 2D design such as a Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. A lab donation will be requested
for this course.
Digital Imaging 2 FPEP 10-12 g 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Digital Imaging 1 or permission from instructor.
This class builds on the foundations covered in Digital Imaging 1 with the continued use of Adobe Photoshop and Bryce, a three-
dimensional rendering program. Topics will include: Study of Principles of Design and Elements of Art, Student designed projects
and criteria. Emphasis of student work will be on Art History and multicultural influences. Discussion and creation of web page
design and exploration of multimedia presentations will be covered. Image capturing device (digital, 35mm or disposable camera)
required. A lab donation will be requested for this course.
Digital Video Arts Production (ROP) TADA 11-12 10 units/year
1 Class Period
Digital Video Production is designed as a lecture, lab, and hands-on format. Using the fundamentals of traditional film/video making,
this course focuses on the complete digital video production process of documentary and short fiction, taking the concept of an idea to
the execution of a project. Students will analyze film scenes and sequences as well as other elements of short fiction and documentary
formats. By working in teams, students develop ideas for video projects, write short screenplays, technical scripts, draw storyboards,
produce and edit short documentary and fiction videos. Through a series of lectures, workshops, and production projects, students
engage in all aspects of the creative process for digital video production. They acquire valuable experience in team work dynamics
and techniques, technical skills, trouble shooting and problem solving techniques. This course is a group experience, depending
highly on cooperation, communication, respect, and commitment to a team approach, projects, and classmates. (Recommend previous
class in Fine Arts, Drama, or Digital Graphics.)
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